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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1916

Page

12

Fatal Burns Claim Mrs Amelia Schaller at Home

Mrs Amelia Schaller aged 57 died in Blessing hospital after clothes caught fire from a stove while she started a kitchen fire at 630 South Fourteenth Street. Her apron and dress burned away, she ran into the yard, was aided by neighbors and Rev Paul Langhorst, and later died despite medical efforts. She left five children and several siblings. An inquest was set for 3 PM at Herman Stormer parlors.

Amelia Schaller Fred Schaller South Fourteenth Street Blessing Hospital Paul Langhorst St. Peter's Evangelical Church

Licensed to Wed in Canton and Quincy Weddings

Arthur Constantz age 25 of Canton Missouri marries Hazel B. Barry age 20 of La Grange. Ralph Liehie 18 and Quince Elizabeth Brown 18, both from Quincy, are listed in the license notice as contemporaries of the ceremony.

Arthur Constantz Canton Hazel B. Barry Ralph Liehie Quince Elizabeth Brown Quincy

Feel Fine Take Cascarets For Liver And Bowels

An old time advertisement promotes Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser. It claims the product removes bile and poison from the system, leaving a clear head, clean tongue, lively step, rosy skin, and improved health. It asserts safety for children and describes several benefits and sensory improvements.

Deaths and Funerals Summary in Local Cemeteries

Death notices report J Alten Hunter funeral at August Stormer chapel State street with Rev Oliver Reed presiding and interment at Greenmount. Anna H Woodruff funeral at Unitarian church with Rev Greenman officiating and burial at Woodland. Pallbearers named Sam Eldred Lyman McCarl Dr E P Montgomery George Miller Julius Kespohl George Castle. Herman Bruening, born in Germany, died at Old People’s Home after ten days pneumonia. burial details follow in Woodland.

Hunter J. Alten Hunter Unitarian Church Anna H. Woodruff Rev. Greenman Sam Eldred Lyman McCarl E. P. Montgomery George Miller Julius Kespohl George Castle Woodland Cemetery Germany Herman Bruening

Veteran Ambrose Weber Dies After Illness in Quincy

Native of Riverside township Ambrose Weber died at his Quincy home after six days of pneumonia. Born November 5, 1861 he lived in Adams county his entire life. He belonged to St Marys Catholic Church and St Anthonys branch No 30 W C U. Survived by widow two stepsons Henry and George Winderfer a stepdaughter Mrs B Meinert and two sisters Mrs J Webber and Mrs Reine bert. Burial planned at New Cruxton where he first settled before moving to the home.

Ambrose Weber Quincy Mr. Weber Riverside Township Adams County St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Anthony's Henry George Winderfer B. Meinert J. Webber Reinebert

Funeral Notices From Washington Street Home

Two at the Old Peoples Home in Kreis-Harford Germany born Bruen ing died at the Old People’s Home January 1 1916 funeral at two pm Monday Mrs Susan Lock funeral held at her daughter’s home 1842 Broadway 2 pm Friday Rev H J Leemhuis officiating music by performers pallbearers listed burial Woodland Cemetery

Old Peoples Home Washington Street Bruening Kreis- Harford Germany Warren County Truxton Old People’s Home Susan Lock Price West Broadway H. J. Leemhuis Salem Evangelical Church Dora Michelman Nettie Fredericks Frank Speckahrdt William Apenbrink Henry Lock Columbus Ohio Elmer Pyle Brooklyn, N. Y

Local Pick-Ups and Illness Update

Weilers offers finest player pianos and promote this week’s sale. J J Frieburg undertaker lists contact. Mrs Henry Bruer of 1004 Chestnut street is seriously ill with pneumonia. John Breitstadt of 329 South Ninth street, after several days of grip, is able to be out again.

Henry Bruer Chestnut Street Weilers Thomas A. Brown John Breitstadt South Ninth Street

Knowlton's Danderine Promises Lustrous Hair Cure

An advertising notice promotes Knowlton's Danderine for dandruff itchy scalp and hair loss. It claims one application firms hair shine, dissolves dandruff, and prevents shedding, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from drug stores and apply as directed for quick results. The ad touts soft heavy hair with no dandruff.

Knowlton’s Knowlton

Mrs Fruechte Returns From Donnelson Visit

Mrs A W Fruechte arrived yesterday afternoon from Donnelson Iowa after spending several days visiting relatives. The brick manufacturer has some excuse for wanting the earth.

A. W. Fruechte Donnelson

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Flames Schalfer Dora Weums Snn Schaller Schailer Marie Schaller Lanse Mueeve William Menke William Schaller Willian Edward Heumann St. Joseph, Mo Henry Prante City Tialey Herman Stormer Ninth State Streets New Cruxton Per Skein Union Linen Barnsley Pure Linen CIA Cantanevia Sale Nnica Witaw Piasyu Jodwumar Underskirts Nottingham Parr Ola Jaeger Tarity Co Kespohl-Mohrenstecher
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